Issue - meetings

As detailed in the recommendation.

Councillor Christine Jones introduced the Social Services Director’s Annual Report 2023/24. 

The Director of Social Services was required to produce an annual report summarising their view of the local authority’s social care functions and priorities for improvement as legislated in the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (RISCA).  The annual report must evaluate the performance of the local authority in relation to the delivery of its social services functions in respect of the reporting year.  It must also set out objectives in relation to promoting the well-being of people who need care and support, and carers who need support, for the forthcoming year.

The 2023/24 report highlighted positive practice and developments, as outlined within the report. 

The Chief Officer (Social Services) reported that the Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee considered the report and the priorities for 2024/25, which have informed its work programme.

The report, in terms of design and layout, had been designed by Double Click, an organisation for people with mental health needs. 

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet approve the Social Services Director’s Annual Report 2023/24 and priorities identified for the 2024/25 financial year.